Jane mentions in her introduction that she and Shannon have very different design aesthetics. And it's true -- but somehow they've played off each others strengths in this collection and have put together six designs that meld seamlessly into one another. Being a big fan of both designers, I can tell which designs belong to which, but they all work together so well - this is the true nature of collaboration.

Similar to ISLAND, JOURNEY is not just a knitting pattern book. Every detail has been carefully considered to create a wonderful experience and, well, a journey for the reader. The photographs and styling make you want to jump right into the pages and become the explorer in the book. In fact, I kind of want to take a break right now to just curl up and delve in! But let's take a look at the patterns instead...

First up, cover girl, Onward, a worsted weight shawl in a simple and stunning stitch pattern.

Next up, Swift, a cool slouchy hat. I had hoped to knit one of these up before I wrote this post, but it unfortunately didn't happen. But I'm still going to squeeze in a couple to give as gifts before Christmas...

JOURNEY can be purchased in either hard copy or e-book form via Ravelry or the Marian Rae Publications page. Patterns can also be purchased individually through their Ravelry pages (linked above) -- but you truly won't be sorry if you go for the whole deal. I really didn't think Jane and Shannon could outdo themselves after ISLAND...but they may have done it.

AND you may have noticed the word "giveaway" in the title of this post....well, Jane and Shannon have generously offered up a copy of the JOURNEY e-book to one lucky Yarniad reader. Simply comment on this post telling me a) your favorite pattern from the book, and b) a place to get ahold of you (email, Ravelry ID, etc.) by next Monday, December 9th at 11:59pm Pacific time. I'll draw a winner next Tuesday.

Good luck, and I hope you enjoy whatever sort of journey you happen to be on this week!

Three way tie between shawl, hat, and mitts? If forced to choose, I think I favor Onward. It's tricky to find textured knits that aren't cabled (much as I love them), so I have a lot of respect for anyone who can create such a dramatic looking design without using any cables.

What lovely patterns! I could knit all of them, but Climb is the most tempting. I'm working on my first pair of socks and now understand why people get addicted to knitting them! megp47 at yahoo dot com

I love all the designs!! So I'll go with the first one I'd knit up. I'd first knit up the onward shawl, next would be spate and swift :-). I would and will knit up all the designs because I truly love them all!! Which is awesome when its a book :-). Thank you for the chance!Ravelry ID: mvink

Thank you for this wonderful giveaway I love the entire collection in this book! First up would be the socks! I am loving the socks in the work boots look! Next up would be the hat...then I would start the fabulous pull over sweater Antrorse...habaylis@gmail.com

I've knit just about every pattern in the ISLAND collection and I can see myself doing the same with this new collection of pattern. My favorite is the Onward shawl. I would love a worsted weight shawl.Rav: zenitude

My favorite (really just one?!) is inland. I actually bought the yarn for the cardigan while on thanksgiving vacation. I was in an lys and there was a huge bag of yarn sale..i quickly pulled up rav, searched the weight of yarn and yardage and up popped inland! mamaholmes on ravelry

I would love to win an ebook it looks like such a great publication. I love the look of inland but would probably knit spate (instant gratification knitting!) or onward first (i love a good shawl with a textured pattern). (my rav id is onepinkplum)

I love all the patterns in this book, the ladies did an excellent job. First up for me wold be SWIFT. I love this hat and think it is doable for me. We are also in a deep freeze so pretty cozy hats are in order around here these days. Happy Knitting!!!

What a cute pattern book!!! Love all the designs but I'm with you... those socks are super cute :)

I'm been thinking about you Hilary because my Glacerie Shawl is off the needles and I freaking love it!!!! I'm backed up on projects (I'm a lazy blogger these days) so it will be a few months before I run the post but I am thrilled with it :) Thank you for an amazing design ~